Friday, August 7, 2009

Happy Friday Special friends,

I have been thinking about gratitude today and honestly believe that having gratitude for all that life encompasses is the greatest gift an individual has. Or should l say, the potential to have? Are you grateful for your life?

Quote for the day: “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year”.
(R.Emerson)

We have so much to be grateful for yet I believe that for some strange reason the majority of western civilisation thrive on negativity, self-pity, doom and gloom. It almost seems the norm to grumble, complain about our jobs, relationships, the weather, our family & friends (how ironic is that), the economy, the behaviour and attitude of others, the list goes on…

In saying that, I do understand that many people have or currently are experiencing various forms of turmoil which is unfortunate and sad. That is the inevitable cycle of life and it’s how we choose to accept this reality that determines our level of inner happiness. However, in the large scheme of things we are extremely fortunate compared to millions of others in third world and war torn countries around the world.

I believe gratitude can change our lives immensely and acknowledging the goodness in one’s life is essential for happiness.

Here are ten reasons to be happy today:

You are alive; you are breathing

You have food to eat; a home to take shelter in

You have family & friends; a community to be part of

You have eyes and the technology to read this post

You have the ability to give and receive love

You can give a smile to anyone for free

You can appreciate the beauty of nature, music & art

You have a choice; you have freedom

You have the ability to be happy

You can say “thank you for life”

Yes, we have much to be thankful for…. so much!

Life is a gift, acknowledge that and rejoice. Don’t waste precious time with the unnecessary, cherish what you have now.

Have a wonderful weekend friends 🙂

Love always

Cherie x

ps: please feel free to comment (just click on the title “Be happy and grateful to be here”) and share your thoughts with me, I would love to hear from you 😉